Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Guardiola Warns Against Underestimating Haaland Ahead of Champions League
Pep Guardiola, the coach of Manchester City, says that Erling Haaland, their star player, is not scoring as many goals lately.
Guardiola thinks this is because the team isn't creating enough chances for Haaland.
He warns people not to underestimate Haaland because he believes Haaland will keep scoring goals for a long time.
Manchester City is playing an important Champions League match against Galatasaray, and they need to win to have a better chance of moving forward in the competition.
Some key players will be missing from the City team due to injuries and suspensions.
Erling Haaland has scored just one goal in his last nine games, all competitions combined.
Pep Guardiola attributes Haaland's goal drought to the team's inability to create enough chances.
Guardiola warns against underestimating Haaland, predicting he will score for the rest of his life.
Manchester City faces Galatasaray in a crucial Champions League match, needing a win to improve their standing.
Key players like Rodri, Ruben Dias, and John Stones will be absent due to injuries and suspensions.
- Who
- Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Galatasaray
- What
- Guardiola warns against underestimating Haaland's goal-scoring ability
- When
- Ahead of the Champions League match on Wednesday
- Where
- Manchester City's home stadium
- Why
- Haaland is in a goal drought and City needs a win to qualify for the round of 16
- Player
- Erling Haaland
- Team
- Manchester City
- Current Goal Drought
- 1 goal in last 9 games
- Previous Form
- 38 goals in 28 matches
- Upcoming Match
- Champions League against Galatasaray
- Key Absentees
- Rodri, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Antoine Semenyo, Marc Guehi
- Former City Players in Galatasaray
- Ilkay Gundogan, Leroy Sane